Berawa surf

Berawa

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Bali now Keramas Epic · 1.1m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.4m
Swell
1.3m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
4 km/h
SE · gust 10
Cross-shore
Water
27°C
Air
23°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 3:00 AM 0.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.4 m
1.3m 10s SSW
7 km/h off
0.6m
9 AM 1.3 m
1.3m 10s SSW
11 km/h off
1.0m
12 PM 1.3 m
1.2m 10s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.3m
3 PM 1.3 m
1.2m 10s SSW
19 km/h cross
-0.5m
6 PM 1.3 m
1.2m 10s SSW
14 km/h cross
0.0m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 1.3m swell @ 10s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 30 60 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

Low 3:00 AM · 0.0m High 9:00 AM · 1.0m Low 3:00 PM · -0.5m High 10:00 PM · 0.8m
L 3 AM H 9 AM L 3 PM H 10 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM L 4 PM H 10 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Aug 26
1.2–1.4m
Thu, Aug 27
1.2–1.4m
Fri, Aug 28 Best
1.4–1.8m
Sat, Aug 29
1.5–1.8m
Sun, Aug 30
1.3–1.5m
Mon, Aug 31
1.2–1.3m
Tue, Sep 1 Best
1.3–1.6m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 11s 4 SE cross 0.3m
1 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 2 NNW off 0.1m
2 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 2 NW cross 0.0m
3 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 1 NW cross 0.0m
4 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 3 N off 0.1m
5 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 6 N off 0.3m
6 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 7 NNE off 0.6m
7 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 9 NE off 0.9m
8 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 10s 8 NE off 1.0m
9 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 10s 11 E off 1.0m
10 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 10s 15 ESE cross 0.9m
11 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 15 ESE cross 0.6m
12 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 17 SE cross 0.3m
1 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 22 SE cross -0.1m
2 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 21 SE cross -0.4m
3 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 19 SE cross -0.5m
4 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 18 SE cross -0.5m
5 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 17 SE cross -0.3m
6 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 14 SE cross 0.0m
7 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 11 SE cross 0.4m
8 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 9s 8 ESE cross 0.7m
9 PM 1.2m 1.2m SSW 9s 7 ESE cross 0.8m
10 PM 1.2m 1.2m SSW 9s 8 ESE cross 0.8m
11 PM 1.2m 1.2m SSW 10s 9 ESE cross 0.7m

About Berawa

Berawa es un reef break ubicado un poco más abajo de la costa respecto a Echo Beach, que ofrece un ambiente algo más relajado sin dejar de brindar olas de calidad. Produce picos tanto izquierdos como derechos según la dirección del swell, con paredes bien adecuadas para practicar maniobras y ganar confianza. El arrecife es bastante perdonador para los estándares de Canggu, pero los surfistas deben estar atentos a los bancos cambiantes y las corrientes. Una sólida opción para intermedios que buscan una alternativa más tranquila a los spots más concurridos de la zona.

Local knowledge

Hazards

El arrecife aquí es más poco profundo de lo que parece con la marea baja — una caída en la sección interior puede llevarte contra coral afilado, y hay erizos de mar a lo largo del borde del arrecife, por lo que vale la pena considerar el uso de escarpines. Una rip corriente constante discurre por el extremo sur del break; útil para salir remando, pero puede arrastrarte lejos del canal rápidamente si no estás atento. El tráfico de lanchas y motos de agua aumenta por las tardes en el tramo de Canggu, así que mantén la cabeza en alto al remar de vuelta hacia afuera.

Getting there

Aparca en el pequeño estacionamiento cerca de Berawa Beach (Pantai Berawa), saliendo por el Jalan Pantai Berawa — varios warungs y beach clubs marcan el camino de acceso a la playa. Sal remando por el canal en el lado norte del break; esto te mantiene alejado del arrecife más bajo y facilita una entrada sin complicaciones. Sal de la misma manera — evita entrar por la sección de arrecife seco en el interior, especialmente con marea baja.

Board

Una shortboard versátil o un mid-length (7'0"–8'0") funciona bien aquí para el rango habitual de 3 a 5 pies, dándote suficiente potencia de remada para las condiciones más picadas de Canggu sin perder maniobrabilidad en las paredes. Sube a una performance shortboard o a una step-up cuando los swells sólidos del SW empujen el tamaño a 6 pies o más; un fish o una fun shape es una gran opción en los días más pequeños y suaves.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Berawa vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Berawa Best now
this spot
1.4m
1.3m 11s
4 cross
Good
1 km away
1.4m
1.3m 11s
6 off
Good
2 km away
1.4m
1.3m 11s
6 off
Good
2 km away
1.4m
1.3m 11s
6 off
Good

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Surfing in Bali

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Bali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing — the island that put the archipelago on the world surf map back in the early 1970s, and still the easiest place on earth to fall in love with riding waves in the tropics. It packs an absurd density of quality breaks into a small island: machine-perfect reef barrels on the Bukit Peninsula, mellow beach breaks on the west coast, and a Bali Sea wave or two over on the east.

✈️Getting there

Bali is the simplest surf destination in Indonesia to reach. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar handles direct flights from across Asia and Australia, plus connections worldwide via Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha and beyond. From Australia it's a short hop from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.

🛵Getting around

The default surfer transport is a scooter (110–150cc). It's cheap, easy to rent daily or monthly, and lets you slip down narrow Bukit lanes and beat the traffic. Bring or rent a board rack/strap. Wear a helmet, ride sober, and know that traffic is chaotic and Bali's road-accident rate is high — many travellers come unstuck here.

🌤️Climate & season

Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — sunny, lower humidity, and the prime surf window for the south and west coasts, with consistent groundswell and clean morning offshore winds. This is peak season; expect crowds and book ahead.